Mukwonago, WI · standard
ZIP Code 53149
Waukesha County, Wisconsin - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 19,057
- 125/sq mi High-density area
- $110,608
- Median income Above-median income area
- $414,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 38.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Mukwonago pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 13%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 19%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 125
- people per sq mi
- 85%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 53149 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 53149 (Mukwonago, WI) rose +9.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 218.7 in 2023 to 238.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 53149 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Mukwonago, Waukesha County, Wisconsin, home to 19,057 residents across 152.2 square miles, a density of 125 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 53149 skews affluent, with a median household income of $110,608 (42% above the average Wisconsin ZIP), while per-capita income is $53,367. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 3.8% and unemployment is 2.8%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $414,200 (66% above the average Wisconsin ZIP), while 85.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,167.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 38.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.7, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Waukesha County, so 53149 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 53149
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mukwonago, WI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 53149.
- Construction
Construction
56 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
50 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
47 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
44 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
41 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 53149, Mukwonago, WI · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
19,057
Population
152.2
Area (sq mi)
125
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 53149?
42.7
Median Age
51.3%
Male
48.7%
Female
3.2%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$110,608
Median Household Income
+42% vs state ZIP avg
$53,367
Per Capita Income
3.8%
Poverty Rate
2.8%
Unemployment Rate
25.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 53149 ranks among Wisconsin ZIPs
Mukwonago, WI household income vs. every Wisconsin ZIP code
Median household income among 755 reporting Wisconsin ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$110,608 Top 5% higher than 95% of 755 Wisconsin ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
7,775housing units
7,775
Total Housing Units
7,405
Occupied Units
370
Vacant Units
2.64
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$414,200
Median Home Value
+66% vs state ZIP avg
$1,167
Median Rent
1985
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+9.1%
YoY Change (2024)
239
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+139%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 53149 have increased 9.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +139% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.5% | 161 |
| 2021 | +9.0% | 175 |
| 2022 | +13.0% | 198 |
| 2023 | +10.5% | 219 |
| 2024 | +9.1% | 239 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 418 business establishments in ZIP 53149, employing approximately 7,070 people with a combined annual payroll of $479,093,000.
418
Businesses
7,070
Employees
$479.1M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 56 | 13.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 50 | 12.0% |
| Retail trade | 47 | 11.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 44 | 10.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 41 | 9.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 35 | 8.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 30 | 7.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 29 | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing | 22 | 5.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 17 | 4.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 15 | 3.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 12 | 2.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 1.7% |
| Educational services | 5 | 1.2% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 0.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 53149 vs 53153 →
ZIP 53149 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 53188
Waukesha (53188)
35,195 residents
- 53189
Waukesha (53189)
26,228 residents
- 53149
Mukwonago (53149)
19,057 residents
- 53185
Waterford (53185)
18,551 residents
- 53120 9,679
East Troy (53120)
9,679 residents
- 53118 7,202
Dousman (53118)
7,202 residents
- 53119 5,608
Eagle (53119)
5,608 residents
- 53103 3,724
Big Bend (53103)
3,724 residents
- 53183 2,815
Wales (53183)
2,815 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 53149 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 53149 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 53153
North Prairie (53153)
$152,543 median income
- 53103
Big Bend (53103)
$137,083 median income
- 53119
Eagle (53119)
$117,759 median income
- 53189
Waukesha (53189)
$117,008 median income
- 53149
Mukwonago (53149)
$110,608 median income
- 53183
Wales (53183)
$108,827 median income
- 53118
Dousman (53118)
$108,772 median income
- 53185
Waterford (53185)
$103,225 median income
- 53120
East Troy (53120)
$96,345 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 53149 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53153 | North Prairie, WI | 2,328 | 5.1 mi |
| 53103 | Big Bend, WI | 3,724 | 6.5 mi |
| 53189 | Waukesha, WI | 26,228 | 6.0 mi |
| 53119 | Eagle, WI | 5,608 | 7.3 mi |
| 53120 | East Troy, WI | 9,679 | 6.6 mi |
| 53183 | Wales, WI | 2,815 | 8.9 mi |
| 53188 | Waukesha, WI | 35,195 | 10.3 mi |
| 53185 | Waterford, WI | 18,551 | 9.3 mi |
| 53118 | Dousman, WI | 7,202 | 10.0 mi |
| 53167 | Rochester, WI | 399 | 11.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 53149, both outside WI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (19,057 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 53149 in?
ZIP code 53149 (Mukwonago) is located in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. Waukesha County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/waukesha-wi.
What is the population of ZIP code 53149?
ZIP code 53149 in Mukwonago, WI has a population of 19,057 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 53149?
The median household income in ZIP 53149 is $110,608, which is 45% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 53149?
The median home value in ZIP 53149 is $414,200, which is 49% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 53149?
The largest racial group in ZIP 53149 is White at 90.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 53149?
ZIP code 53149 has 418 business establishments employing approximately 7,070 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 53149?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 53149 are: Construction (56), Health care and social assistance (50), Retail trade (47). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 53149?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 53149 increased by 9.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 139%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 53149?
In ZIP code 53149, 61.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 38.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 53149?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 53149 is 25.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 53149?
In ZIP code 53149, approximately 85.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 53149?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 53149 is 3.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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